Hindu Symbols
AumAum and Om are the same thing, and they might be the most important symbol of Hinduism. The letter symbolizes the three stages of life, birth, life, and death. Hindus say this many times a day, similar to how Christians say "Amen."
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TilakThe third eye in various Hindu currents men and women between the eyes is a "tilak,” a sign of blessing, painted on. This symbolizes enlightenment because it was thought that the main nerve of the body was where the dot is placed.
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CowCows are sacred in the Hindu religion, and it is illegal to kill a cow for meat. The cow is called a "mother" because it gives many things to our lives such as milk, it can be used as a draft animal, and its feces can be used for fuel.
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